Context Clues Quiz

The cat's fur was so lustrous, it seemed to shimmer in the sunlight. (Hint: Think about how something looks when it's very clean and well-kept.)

He showed great fortitude by not crying even when he fell off his bike. (Hint: Consider the strength it takes to not show pain or fear.)

The story was so engrossing that I read it all in one sitting. (Hint: Think about a book you can't put down because it's so interesting.)

Her meticulous attention to detail ensured that the event went off without a hitch. (Hint: Imagine someone who checks everything carefully.)

The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the house. (Hint: This is related to the sense that is tickled by flowers or food.)

He was baffled by the puzzle, unable to find the solution. (Hint: Think about how you feel when you can't understand something at all.)

The vast ocean stretched out endlessly before the ship. (Hint: Imagine looking at something so big, you can't see where it ends.)

She felt melancholy after saying goodbye to her friend. (Hint: It's a kind of sadness that comes from loss or thinking about the past.)

The nimble cat easily jumped from the ground to the top of the fence. (Hint: Think about moving quickly and lightly, without difficulty.)

His zeal for soccer meant he practiced every single day. (Hint: It's a very strong enthusiasm or eagerness for something.)